AD 72-18-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes

AD Number
72-18-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 35 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. A35 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. B35 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. C35 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Dimming of the fuel selector valve disengagement warning light could occur, which may reduce its visibility to the flight crew.

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Required Actions

Adjust the dimming lens to maximum brightness immediately. Within 25 hours' time in service after August 29, 1972, replace MS 25041-2 light indicator assembly with MS 25041-6 or replace its dimming lens with a non-dimming lens from MS 25041-6. Equivalent methods require FAA approval.

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Compliance Time

Effective immediately until Paragraph B has been accomplished. Paragraph B must be accomplished within 25 hours' time in service after August 29, 1972.

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Affected Aircraft

BEECH Models 35, A35, B35, and C35 airplanes with serial numbers D-1 through D-2900, modified by Beech Kit No. 35-5030S (serial numbers 100 through 989) or equivalent installations using a warning light with a dimming feature.

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